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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060608/ap_on_bi_ge/vehicle_quality_9

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h3nry:
i think that this article might be relevant to this thread

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060608/ap_on_bi_ge/vehicle_quality_9

enjoy =)

Good article. I'm still reeling from surprise about the Grand Prix. Virtually every hardcore reviewer pans it from looks to the interior. Shows the disconnect between enthusiasts and the regular consumer  

Top three models per segment according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Initial Quality Study.

Sub-Compact Car
1. (Tie) Kia Rio, Suzuki Aerio
3. Scion xA

Compact
1. Toyota Corolla
2. Hyundai Elantra
3. Honda Civic

Compact Sporty Car
1. Mazda MX-5 Miata
2. Hyundai Tiburon
3. Scion tC

Compact Premium

Sporty Car
1. Porsche Cayman
2. Honda S2000
3. Porsche Boxster

Entry Premium Car
1. Lexus IS 250/IS 330
2. Lincoln Zephyr
3. Acura TL

Midsize Premium Car
1. Lexus ES 330
2. (Tie) Infiniti M-Series, Jaguar S-Type

Large Premium Car
1. Lexus LS 430
2. Audi A8
3. BMW 7 Series

Premium Sporty Car
1. Lexus SC 430
2. Porsche 911
3. (Tie) Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Midsize Sporty Car
1. Toyota Solara
2. Ford Mustang
3. Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Midsize Car
1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Hyundai Sonata

Large Car
1. Pontiac Grand Prix
2. Hyundai Azera
3. Nissan Maxima

Compact SUV
1. Hyundai Tucson
2. Honda CR-V
3. Nissan Xterra

Midsize SUV
1. Toyota Highlander
2. Buick Rainier
3. Toyota 4Runner

Large SUV
1. Toyota Sequoia
2. GMC Yukon
3. Chevrolet Tahoe

Midsize Premium SUV
1. Lexus GX 470
2. Volvo XC 70
3. Lexus RX330/400h

Large Premium SUV
1. Lexus LX 470
2. Lincoln Mark LT
3. Hummer H2

Large Pickup
1. Chevrolet Silverado LD
2. (Tie) Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD

Midsize Pickup
1. Ford Ranger
2. (Tie) Honda Ridgeline, Subaru Baja

Van
1. Chrysler Town & Country
2. GMC Savana
3. Dodge Caravan